Restored trulli farmhouse
Drystone trulli encircle this sixteenth-century farm, where daily life centers on homegrown cooking and Pugliese folk dances.
What it’s good at
Notable
A restored sixteenth-century fortified farmhouse centered around conical trulli and a 1798 chapel.
Notable
Hosts teach weekly Pugliese folk dancing, olive-oil soap making, and orecchiette pasta classes.
Listed
Rooms feature reclaimed native chianche limestone floors and artfully restored vintage furniture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
an absolutely classic masseria hotel, a typically sun-bleached stone farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, complete with picturesque trulli,
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Farmland and olive groves surround the estate. The whitewashed alleys of Ostuni are a six-kilometre drive away.
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The rooms
Rooms in the freestanding trulli sit beneath conical drystone vaults, with rough stone walls and reclaimed limestone floors.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is carved into a natural karst sinkhole, flanked by limestone terraces and a hydromassage area.
The Restaurant
Dinner highlights produce from the estate garden, served under vaulted stone ceilings or outside in the citrus grove.
How it began
The name Cervarolo recalls the deer that once roamed these hills, long before sixteenth-century farmers built the drystone estate.
Ostuni
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.